James Whitfield

James Whitfield is Archysport's racket sports and golf specialist, bringing a global perspective to tennis, badminton, and golf coverage. Based between London and Singapore, James has covered Grand Slam tournaments, BWF World Tour events, and major golf championships on five continents. His reporting combines on-the-ground access with deep knowledge of the technical and strategic elements that separate elite athletes from the rest of the field. James is fluent in English, French, and Mandarin, giving him unique access to athletes across the global tennis and badminton circuits.

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James Whitfield

James Whitfield is Archysport's racket sports and golf specialist, bringing a global perspective to tennis, badminton, and golf coverage. Based between London and Singapore, James has covered Grand Slam tournaments, BWF World Tour events, and major golf championships on five continents. His reporting combines on-the-ground access with deep knowledge of the technical and strategic elements that separate elite athletes from the rest of the field. James is fluent in English, French, and Mandarin, giving him unique access to athletes across the global tennis and badminton circuits.

Djokovic, Nadal & Medvedev: Tennis Optimization & The Modern Game | TennisTemple

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Nadal, Djokovic, Medvedev…they represent the evolution of a sport that strives for absolute efficiency. © AFP Read in 1 minute The era of optimization: power, endurance and streamlining your game In this environment, modern athletes are first and foremost required to be well-rounded, strong and durable. Defense becomes a weapon, slide becomes a prerequisite, and … Read more

Louisa Marburger: Badminton Gold & Silver Medals

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Louisa Marburger is starting the year successfully. Her teammate also played a special role at the Southwest German Badminton Championships O19. For many years, Louisa Marburger swung the bat for him SV Fischbach. Since this season, the former student of the Heinrich-Heine-Gymnasium in Kaiserslautern has been playing for the TV Hofheim in the Second Badminton … Read more

Federer Compares Alcaraz to Himself

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Roger Federer is back in Melbourne: Jannik praises Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz before the Australian Open. The maestro recognizes himself in the Spaniard. Roger Federer talks about the top favorites Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz in the run-up to the Australian Open. -Keystone The most important thing in brief Roger Federer is back in Melbourne, … Read more

Korean Badminton Dominates: Hana & So-hee Reach India Open Quarters

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(Reporter Kim Jeong-hyeon, Xports News) The Korean women’s doubles team of Lee So-hee and Baek Hana (Incheon International Airport), boasting world-class skills, reached the quarterfinals of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) India Open (Super 750) in less than 30 minutes. The pair of Baek Ha-na and Lee So-hee won 2-0 (21-8 21-5) in just 29 … Read more

Breton Badminton Players Named to European Team | Blues Selection

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European Team Championships in Istanbul (Türkiye), February 11 to 15 A good habit and a confirmation! If Thom Gicquel (Flume Ille Badminton), world No.5 in mixed, is naturally selected for the French men’s team for the European Championships, from February 11 to 15, 2026, in Istanbul (Turkey), the selection of Romane Cloteaux-Foucault confirms that she … Read more

BWF Addresses Hygiene & Animal Control Concerns

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After incidents of bird droppings on the court, spotting of a monkey in the stands, and players complaining about poor air quality, hygiene at the stadium and cold conditions at the India Open, the Badminton World Federation (BWF) acknowledged issues regarding ‘general cleanliness, hygiene and animal control’. However, the BWF backed the IG Stadium as … Read more